Edinburg EDC, Workforce Solutions to Host Skilled Trades Job Fair July 23

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 5, 2026
Tools and Talent skilled trades job fair flyer

Edinburg, Tools and Talent, skilled trades, job fair, Workforce Solutions, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, RGV Operation Get Hired, welding, HVAC, manufacturing, construction, mechanics Staff Report Edinburg TX – Workforce Solutions and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host the Tools & Talent Skilled Trades Job Fair on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon…

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STC joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 4, 2026
Technician operating CNC machine control panel

Photo Caption: South Texas College is one of 18 schools across the country to join the nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as a recipient of a $75,000 grant that will go toward student scholarships and equipment in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Technology program. Photo courtesy STC Comminications. Amanda Sotelo, STC Comminications South Texas College…

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Edinburg ACE Center to Host Contemporary Dance Concert RADICLE July 16-17

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 4, 2026
Poster for RADICLE dance concert, July 16–17

Edinburg, RADICLE, contemporary dance, UTRGV Dance, Edinburg Arts Foundation, ACE Center, Rebeca Gamborino, Gina Laurenzi, Edinburg Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg, in partnership with UTRGV Dance and the Edinburg Arts Foundation, will host the contemporary dance concert RADICLE: The First Seed to Sprout at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events…

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STC welcomes alumna as new District 7 trustee

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 4, 2026
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Photo Caption: Newly elected to the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Rina Castillo of Edcouch-Elsa is bringing years of experience in education to the table as she sets forth in her mission of enhancing college accessibility and bringing opportunities to those in her district and beyond. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications Edinburg…

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Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg Set for July 4 at Ebony Hills Course

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 3, 2026
Texas Cook'Em July 4th concert poster with fireworks

Edinburg, Texas Cook’Em, High Steaks, Ebony Hills Course, July 4, America 250, BBQ competition, live music, Green Day tribute, George Strait tribute, Morgan Wallen tribute, Jimmy G Experience, fireworks, H-E-B, Firecracker 5K Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg will take place Friday, July 4, 2026, at Ebony Hills Course in Edinburg,…

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Edinburg City Council to Consider Rezoning, Concrete Contract, Police Equipment at Tuesday Meeting

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 3, 2026
Edinburg city council building exterior

Edinburg, Edinburg City Council, rezoning, Melden & Hunt, JC Concrete, Edinburg Police Department, DEA, bullet-resistant vehicles, CDBG, Jaime Ayala, Jaime Acevedo, economic development, executive session Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 415 W. University Dr., with…

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Edinburg CISD Board Appoints ECISD CFO Adele Felix as Interim Superintendent

By The Edinburg Advocate | July 2, 2026

Edinburg CISD, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, interim superintendent, Adele Felix, Gisela Saenz, Xavier Salinas, Letty Flores, David Torres, La Joya ISD, TEA, Edinburg AFT, special meeting ARNOLDO MATA Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to name Chief of Finance and Operations Adele Felix as interim superintendent, reversing a decision made…

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